AustLit

'The Australian literary giant, 1973 Novel Prize winner Patrick White, has been a most favourite subject of study with the Chinese scholars in related field. since he was first introduced into this country in the early 1980s, remarkable achievements have been made, probing from different angles and covering various aspects. A necessary review, however, reveals certain weaknesses or maybe problems behind the flush, such as the imbalance and overlapping of research due to the lack of proper mapping or too much spontaneity, the mechanical application of theories, sheer extolment and questionable propriety of research contents, etc.. For a desired wholesome development, it is advised that proper guidance be provided so that shortcoming can be overcome and the overall quality of research guaranteed. ' (205-206)